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Reducing your alcohol intake can be hard. Take it from the people that know…

Turning the page on a new calendar can feel like a good time to make changes and start afresh. From the overindulgences of December – not only food but also in all that we drink, too – January can feel like a good time to detox and commit to change.

For some of us, this means it’s time to re-evaluate our relationship with alcohol.

Dry Januaryis Alcohol Concern’s flagship campaign – and it’s growing in popularity and success. We’re in the midst of the fifth annual event and, with more people than ever making the commitment, we want to know more about what it’sreallylike to give up the booze for a month.

If you feel like you don’t quite belong, we’ve got three simple reminders for you.

As much as we would like to be everyone’s cup of tea, this just isn’t possible in reality. Yet, sometimes (despite knowing this), in trying so hard to be liked by everyone else, we forget who we really are in the process.

Often, one of the issues preventing people from connecting with others is the feeling that they don’t really fit into a social group. Instead, they feel like they’re lost somewhere in-between.

If you’re struggling to gel with a group, whether it’s at work with your colleagues, you’re new to a neighbourhood, or you can’t click with your other half’s friends, we’ve got some simple things for you to remember.

Stop telling yourself that you don’t fit in

‘Fitting in’ can mean different things to different people. To some, it might mean being the centre of attention, having lots of friends, or being the most...

If you’re struggling to strike a balance with food, we’ve got some ideas to help.

Food is central to life. What we consume has the power to provide us with energy, affect our mood, as well as the way we see our bodies. We are all unique – and so are our diets and lifestyles. In order to be healthy inside and out, a healthy relationship with food is important.

Particularly at the start of the year, many people set themselves targets related to food and their own diets. As with any goals, those related to food are very personal and will vary from person to person. But whether your goal is tolose weight, stop reaching for the sugar or to consume more veggies, there are things that all of us can do to improve our relationship with food in general.

Breakups are tough, but you’re not alone. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Breaking up with someone you love takes its toll on your mind, body and soul. It can bring with it big, sometimes unwanted, changes to your life.

But, try not to dwell on your sadness. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get your life back on track with our helpful tips to get back to normal after a breakup.

Allow yourself to mourn

When a relationship comes to an end, it can feel like the end of the world – and, that’s understandable; it can be seen as the end of your current world as you’ve come to know it. A breakup might mean a divorce, moving out, or simply a change to your routine or social circle.

The separation may have been a long-time coming, or it might be a shock to you. You may have been together for years, or a matter of months. The length of a relationship doesn’t make the...